Here are some local results: http://maps.Google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&oq=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=fitness+center+miami+fl&fb=1&gl=us&hq=fitness+center&hnear=miami+fl&view=text&ei=dzx7S_iCB8GNnQepoq2YAw&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CB4QtQMwAA. Note that most of the national chains have reputation issues, so I would look at the local options first.
Healthworks Fitness Centers Boston are very nice and there are several locations
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There are many websites to find reviews for a local Workout World fitness center. Some good websites to find these reviews are Yelp, Just Dial and Pissed Costumer.
A pretty decent and trustworthy shop is Guitar Center. Here's their address. Guitar Center, 7736 N. Kendall Dr. Miami, Florida 33156
Gold Gym would be a good choice. Also the local Ymca is a good option.
You can find good Fitness routines by looking for them on YouTube. You can also find good Fitness routines to buy from Zumba Fitness and other trainers like The Situation.
Visiting a sporting good or fitness center may help to find out more information from a fitness expert. You may also be able to do some research at your local library.
There is a very good fitnees center in SAn Jose belonging to a chain of fitness centers called Snap Fitness. Here is its site: http://www.snapfitness.com/sanjose2 . It offers a 7-day free trial membership.
Forums are definitely helpful when trying to get good information about gyms, workout routines etc. from other people with similar interests to yours. Best option would be to find a good Fitness center that meets you requirements and see if they have a forum on their web-site.
The thing to look for when choosing a fitness center is, a good membership plan, a wide assortment of machines and workout stations.
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You can find a Fitness bench in the nearest gym store near you. Alternatively, you could also find it online in sites such as PhD Fitness. This would allow you to find the benches.